"You need to understand that this scheme is an unprecedented undertaking. The Royal Family, the Military, the Political Side, and even several Established Clans have joined forces. This is an extremely delicate moment of reshuffling... miss this chance, and who knows how many years and months we'll have to wait for another opportunity like it."
Yue said gravely, "As the person directly involved, it's entirely worth taking a little risk. You really can rest easy. With the five of us protecting you, and none of the others weaker than me... with all five of us joining forces, even Minister Nan would be no match for us!"
"What are you afraid of?"
Yue gritted his teeth.
Of course Zuo Xiaoduo wasn't afraid. Ever since he had confirmed that the people behind the scheme had sent people to protect him, he hadn't felt the slightest fear. He simply wanted to squeeze out a few more benefits out of habit.
"Once this is over... there'll be rewards for meritorious service, right? As the person directly involved, I'm taking such a huge risk-a risk to my life!" Zuo Xiaoduo put on an innocent expression and bit his finger.
Yue finally caught on. After all that talk, this brat simply wanted benefits.
For a moment, he couldn't help feeling both annoyed and amused.
"I don't have time to waste words with you. Two choices: either you go out yourself, or I throw you out."
"Oh, right, there are two more choices. Hand over those two King-level Demon Beasts of Minister Nan's, and the Military, the nation, and the Political Side will each give you a medal! The Three Supreme Honor Medals. How about it?"
Now Yue was blowing a bit of hot air.
Promising the Three Supreme Honor Medals was well beyond his authority.
But